Rahul Devulapalli
Hyderabad
Summary
Journalist with 15 years of reporting experience in politics, business, technology, conflict zones and public policy landscapes. Over the years, I have extensively worked on investigative assignments, verifying sensitive information, fact-checking and applying open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools to break down complicated issues into stories that are informative and engaging. My work involved tracking misinformation, analyzing emerging news breaks and content generation. Recently, I also completed LinkedIn's certification in Trust and Safety which gave a better understanding of platform integrity and content moderation in digital environments. I am now looking to bring my newsroom skills and investigative experience into communications, research, content integrity, trust and safety and policy roles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Correspondent
The Week
Hyderabad
08.2017 - Current
- Led in-depth investigations and reporting on politics, conflict zones, misinformation, and public policy across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Authored investigative pieces involving OSINT methods, satellite imagery, and visual verification.
- Interviewed government officials and policymakers, including chief ministers.
- Produced multimedia content: podcasts, videos, and digital-first stories.
Senior Correspondent
The Hindu
Hyderabad
12.2013 - 07.2017
- Covered startups, the IT sector, civic issues, business, and regulatory frameworks.
- Managed social media channels and audience engagement for the publication.
- Reported major conferences and public events, developing expertise in civic and governance reporting.
Correspondent
The Times of India
Hyderabad
09.2011 - 11.2013
Correspondent | 2011 – 2013
- Produced front-page investigations using Right To Information (RTI) act, tracked political movements including Telangana statehood.
- Delivered ground reports on sensitive political and regulatory topics.
Reporter
The New Indian Express
Hyderabad
07.2009 - 03.2011
- Reported on human rights violations leading to government investigations.
- Managed education supplement 'Edex'; contributed to entertainment and features sections.
Education
MCJ - Communications And Journalism
Kakatiya University
Warangal06-2011
BCJ - Communications And Journalism
Kakatiya University
Warangal06-2010
Bachelors in Engineering (BE) - Civil Engineering
Osmania University
Hyderabad06-2008
Skills
- OSINT and visual investigations
-Content verification and fact-checking
-Misinformation tracking and disinformation research
- Policy analysis and regulatory understanding
-Content integrity and safety operations
-Long-form editorial and digital content creation
-Crisis reporting and conflict analysis
- Cross-platform storytelling (video, podcasts, digital)
-Social media strategy and audience engagement
-Research, interviews, and source development
-Trust and safety moderation
Professional Development and International Exposure
- International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), U.S. State Department, 2017 – Environment & Carbon Emissions
- Thomson Reuters Foundation, London, 2015 – Illegal Taxation & Offshore Accounts
- Certified Fact-Checking and OSINT Courses: Poynter, AFP, Google
Technology and Tools
- Google OSINT tools, satellite imagery analysis, geolocation verification, flight tracking platforms
- Digital publishing
- Audio/video editing (podcasts, video reports)
- Social media analytics & monitoring tools
Timeline
Special Correspondent
The Week
08.2017 - Current
Senior Correspondent
The Hindu
12.2013 - 07.2017
Correspondent
The Times of India
09.2011 - 11.2013
Reporter
The New Indian Express
07.2009 - 03.2011
MCJ - Communications And Journalism
Kakatiya University
BCJ - Communications And Journalism
Kakatiya University
Bachelors in Engineering (BE) - Civil Engineering
Osmania University
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